All Structure and bonding articles – Page 10
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NewsBoron nitride composites stronger than their carbon cousins
Binding strengths of polymer–boron nitride nanotubes are higher than those reported for carbon nanotubes
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ResourceOrganising your understanding
Three activities that progressively stretch learners’ understanding of these key topics using Venn-like diagrams to organise information
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ExperimentThe density of ice
Demonstrate to students what happens as ice cubes floating on oil start to melt and the density of the water changes. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceConducting polymers and shape memory polymers │16–18 years
Worksheets on conducting polymers and shape changing polymers
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ResourceChemistry Vignettes: Physical Chemistry
A series of short screencasts to introduce aspects of physical chemistry.
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ResourceChemistry Vignettes: Transition Metal Fundamentals
A series of short screencast videos to introduce transition metal chemistry
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ResourceChemistry Vignettes: Transition Metal Chemistry
A series of short screencast videos to introduce transition metal chemistry.
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ResourceChemistry Vignettes: NMR Theory
A series of short screencast videos to introduce NMR spectroscopy Video: NMR: Atoms and Molecules in a Magnetic Field Video: NMR: Nuclei in a Magnetic Field Video: NMR: Fine structure
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ResourceChemistry Vignettes: IR Spectroscopy Theory
A series of short screencast videos to introduce IR spectroscopy
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ResourceChemistry Vignettes: Molecular Orbital Theory
A series of short screencast videos to introduce acids and bases
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ResourceChemistry Vignettes: Bonding Theory and VSEPR
A series of short screencast videos to introduce bonding theory.
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ResourceChemistry Vignettes: Advanced Transition Metal Chemistry
A series of short screencast videos to introduce transition metal chemistry
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ResourceGraphene: future applications
Watch a video explaining the types of carbon, making graphite, the properties and uses of graphite
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FeatureSeeing is believing
Elinor Hughes discovers the technique that has imaged molecules directly for the first time
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OpinionFive ideas in chemical education that must die: The atomic orbital conundrum
Are 4s atomic orbitals preferentially occupied and ionised?
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ExperimentAllotropes of sulfur
Use this practical to explore the changes in the colour and consistency of sulfur as you heat it, melt it and eventually boil it. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe structure and properties of chocolate
Investigate how melting chocolate changes its structure and affects properties like taste, texture and melting point. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentMaking plastic from potato starch
Explore bioplastics with an experiment making plastic using potato starch. Lab and non-lab versions available
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ResourceChemistry stinks - class smelling activity
This class practical introduces concepts of chemistry and smell. A number of common chemicals with distinctive smells have been chosen to help students get their nose around different functionalities in chemistry. This is done via a series of solutions, which can be smelled using smelling sticks.
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ResourceMolymod sets
These popular molecular modelling sets can be used to make many different molecules. This makes them ideal for use by students, educators and researchers. Follow the links below buy the sets in our online shop. If you’re a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, you’re entitled to a 35% ...